Land Rover Defender car warning lights, car warning symbols such as engine management light, ABS light, airbag light this guide will help you. We have created this Land Rover Defender dashboard lights meaning guide and will show you how to deal with an engine light, airbag warning light, ABS light and all of the other car warning signs on your dashboard. You might need to buy a scanner online which will show Land Rover trouble codes and clear the warning light for good.
If you need to reset a dashboard light or diagnose a fault on your Land Rover Defender we would advise you to go for the iCarsoft LR V1.0 Land Rover OBD Code Reader. Its an extremely popular choice amongst Range Rover Sport owners worldwide because it covers such a wide range of modules within the vehicle such as ABS, SRS airbags, transmission and has received excellent feedback from buyers.
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If you need a new sensors to fix your Land Rover Defender such as ABS sensor, MAF, camshaft & crankshaft, visit www.bavariandominator.co.uk.
Land Rover Defender engine warning light - the engine symbol lamp on the dashboard of your Defender if the ECU detects a fault within this system. Your engine may well be limited to a lower speed while the symbol is illuminated and the fault should be diagnosed as soon as possible. If your Defender is OBD2 compliant (petrol from 2001 & diesel from 2004 in UK) you can use the iCarsoft LR V1.0 Land Rover OBD Code Reader to diagnose the fault. The code scanner will produce a fault code and a short description of the fault, allowing you to replace the faulty part, clear the fault code and clear the engine warning light from the dashboard. If you have a diesel model before 2004 you can also use the iCarsoft LR V1.0 Land Rover OBD Code Reader
Land Rover Defender ABS warning light - the ABS symbol lamp for a Land Rover Defender means there is a fault within the ABS system and should be checked out as soon as possible. There are 3 main areas within the ABS module, the sensor, the pump or the module, it is most likely that the sensor needs to be replaced. You can diagnose the ABS fault location with the iCarsoft LR V1.0 Land Rover OBD Code Reader which will give you fault codes, allow you to erase the faults and dash lights.
Land Rover Defender airbag warning light - the airbag symbol lamp will illuminate on the dashboard if a fault has been detected within this system. A loose connection or an unplugged airbag can cause the light to show up, and the exact fault location can only be diagnosed with a suitable diagnostic tool that has SRS capability. For the Defender you can use the iCarsoft LR V1.0 Land Rover OBD Code Reader which will diagnose the faults in the airbag system and tell you where the fault is. Once the fault has been repaired, the kit can erase the trouble codes and turn off the airbag light. In the UK if the airbag light is illuminated for an MOT it will fail.
Land Rover Defender diff lock warning light - the differential symbol lamp will turn on whenever the differential is locked. If the light remains on after the differential lock is disengaged, transmission ‘wind-up’ may be present. Reversing for a short distance and then going forward will usually ‘unwind’ the transmission. If the light remains on, contact your Land Rover workshop or garage.
Land Rover Defender TC traction control warning light - the TC symbol lamp will illuminate after start up and will turn off after 3 seconds. If the TC light starts to flash for a maximum of 2 seconds it means that the traction control system is working to ensure best road grip. If the light flashes for at least 10 seconds it means the system will sht down as it has been working for too long. If the light remains permanantly on - please have the system checked out by a qualified mechanic, or you can use the iCarsoft LR V1.0 Land Rover OBD Code Reader to diagnose & reset the system,
Land Rover Defender transmission oil temp warning light - this symbol lamp will illuminate red on start up then go out after about 3 seconds. If the light comes on during normal driving conditions it is likely that the gearbox oil temperature is too high, most likely caused when driving in hot conditions or long periods of towing. You should either reduce speed or stop until the gearbox oil has cooled down and then continue your journey.
Land Rover Defender battery warning light - indicates that the battery is not being charged and could be a fault with the alternator. Have the electrical system in your Defender checked out as soon as possible.
Land Rover Defender trailer warning light - if the trailer symbol lamp illuminates on your Defender dashboard it means that the trailer is hooked up correctly and all lights are working as they should. If the trailer lights starts to flash - it indicates that there is a fault with a trailer bulb and should be checked and replaced at your earliest convenience.
Land Rover Defender oil warning light - the oil symbol lamp will turn on if there is low oil pressure within the engine of your Defender. You should check your oil levels immediately and top up accordingly, always checking for leaks. If the light does not turn off after this, you should seek assistance from a Land Rover specialist or workshop.
Land Rover Defender pre heating glow plugs - this symbol is known as pre heating for diesel engines only. When you turn your ignition key this symbol will light up and stay on for a short while. Only when the light has gone out should you start the engne. The warning light illuminated means that the glow plugs are pr heating the engine to ensure a safe start which will let your engine live longer.
Land Rover Defender fuel warning symbol. If this light illuminates you should park your car up, and never drive it again, sell it if possible. Only joking, just put some fuel in.
Land Rover Defender brake warning light - the brake symbol lamp will come on if there is a fault in the braking system. It could relate to a few different things such as
Handbrake still being applied - set to off position.
low brake fluid - check levels and top up if required
ABS fault - check ABS warning light above.
Handbrake still being applied - set to off position.
low brake fluid - check levels and top up if required
ABS fault - check ABS warning light above.
1. Land Rover Defender speedometer
2. Land Rover Defender anti theft alarm indicator light
3. Land Rover Defender total distance odometer and trip meter
4. Land Rover Defender trip recorder reset button
5. Land Rover Defender fuel gauge
6. Land Rover Defender temperature gauge
7. Land Rover Defender clock
2. Land Rover Defender anti theft alarm indicator light
3. Land Rover Defender total distance odometer and trip meter
4. Land Rover Defender trip recorder reset button
5. Land Rover Defender fuel gauge
6. Land Rover Defender temperature gauge
7. Land Rover Defender clock
If you need to find or clear a trouble code or dashboard warning light you will need to plug a diagnostic tool into the vehicle diagnostic port. Our partner store UK Pro diagnostics have produced guides for every diagnostic port so you should find the Land Rover diagnostic port location with ease.
